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	Gardening Articles: Health :: Houseplants Features Spider Mites By National Gardening Association Editors There are numerous kinds of mites, also known as spider mites, and many feed on plants. They congregate in dense colonies in webs on the undersides of leaves. Symptoms of... more More Features: Miniature Roses For the Holidays Growing Herbs Indoors Growing Citrus in Containers Search and Browse: Browse all articles in this topic What's New Color in the Garden We all remember being asked what our favorite color was as a child, and often that initial favorite doesn't change, although as adults we learn to appreciate all the hues and shades of our adored blue or fuchsia. Color is perhaps the most personal aspect of a garden. We also learn that no color s ... [more] Also in the news: Propagating Plants by Layering Raising Up Vegetables Insect Pest Primer Tip of the Day Control Hollyhock Rust Orange spots on leaves indicate hollyhock rust disease. Under warm, rainy conditions the fungus splashes onto the lower leaves and spreads throughout the plant. Mulch plants early in the season with hay or straw to stop this disease. Buyer's Guide Listing more...